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Monday is typically a slow night around winter ball since each league just has a smattering of games. Even with the light schedule, the Indians had a few players in action and the IBI's Tony Lastoria takes us Around the Farm to talk about catcher Roberto Perez's big night and more.

Several Indians were in action on Sunday and the IBI's Tony Lastoria provides the updates on how all of them did in our daily look Around the Farm. Tony also provides some updates on some injured players participating in winter ball, some role changes and much more.

Mother Nature was not kind on Saturday as she rained down on a lot of the Western Hemisphere and washed out several games in the Caribbean Leagues and affected others. The IBI's Arthur Kinney takes us Around the Farm and recaps what action did take place with some updates on a few Indians players.

Indians top prospect Francisco Lindor just can't stop playing. He has been in action since March playing in spring games, then regular season games at Akron and Columbus and then recently this offseason in the Arizona Fall League. Just when you thought he was done he turns up in Puerto Rico playing in a tournament there. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps Lindor's night and his showing in Puerto Rico as well as the performances from other players.

Expectations can drive our perception of things. If we are anticipating it to be freezing cold in mid-November, we can brace ourselves and be prepared. If we are blindsided by it, that cold can feel even worse than it already does. Jesus Aguilar’s four-digit OPS last year in the Venezuelan Winter League has raised expectations, but as Jim Piascik explains as he takes you Around the Farm, while it feels a little disappointing on the surface that he is not hitting at that level again, the first baseman is still having a good season.

In order to make a minor league team work, you need players who are willing to move around the field and not be an everyday starter. One of those players for Cleveland is Audy Ciriaco, who logged significant time at first base, second base, third base, and shortstop for the Columbus Clippers in 2014. Ciriaco recently re-signed with the organization, and as Jim Piascik recaps while taking you Around the Farm, celebrated with a big night down in the Dominican Republic.

Indians shortstop Jose Ramirez had a strong night at the plate on Tuesday night in the Dominican Winter League ripping three hits and stealing a base. It was a much needed good game after a very slow start to his winter ball campaign. The IBI's Arthur Kinney talks about his game and more as he takes us Around the Farm....

According to reports out of Venezuela, information from an MRI performed Monday on third baseman Giovanny Urshela’s left knee showed a PCL tear. The IBI's Tony Lastoria provides the details on the devastating injury for Urshela and the Indians along with an estimated timeframe for a return to the diamond.

Winter ball is a great time for young Indians players to get some experience against Major League caliber players and get them prepared to potentially help the Indians at some point in the next season. The winter leagues also come with some risk as players can get hurt. That is what appears to have happened to Indians top prospect third baseman Giovanny Urshela, and the IBI's Tony Lastoria shares the details and more...

The AFL season is over as the Salt River Rafters defeated the Peoria Javelinas 14-7 on Saturday for the AFL Championship. A few Indians were involved in the game, and the IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps their performances as well as a long list of other players throughout the winter leagues in the Caribbean.

The big man Jesus Aguilar was back to his old bag of winter ball tricks on Friday with a much needed big showing with the bat. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps Aguilar's performance as well as a host of other Indians players, and he also even provides some thoughts on Corey Kluber's Cy Young award....

One of the great things about following the minor leagues is watching a player finally put everything together. Roberto Perez was never a top prospect, but over the past year, he has improved to the point he is a legitimate major league player. Join Jim Piascik as he writes about Perez being at it again last night in Puerto Rico, Giovanny Urshela’s continued excellence, and much more as he takes you Around the Farm.

Right now, it seems there is nothing Giovanny Urshela cannot do. The third baseman may not have the first round pedigree or a massive signing bonus that typically gets national attention for a prospect, but Urshela continues to prove his worth on the field. Join Jim Piascik as he recaps another big night for Urshela in Venezuela as well as the rest of the action from across the globe as he takes you Around the Farm.

The US All-Star team had a tuneup in Japan on Tuesday and the Indians very own Carlos Santana was in action. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps Santana's first outing this winter, notes the exceptional final outing for Dylan Baker in the AFL, and much more as he takes us Around the Farm...

It was a busy night Around the Farm for the Indians as players were in action in five different leagues. There were several outstanding performances with the bat, but the biggest of which came from the bats of the two players expected to fill the Indians shortstop position next season. The IBI's Tony Lastoria looks at the performances from Francisco Lindor, Jose Ramirez and several others...

Roberto Perez found his way onto the Indians roster this past season and appears to have the backup catching spot locked up going into the 2015 season. He is currently out in Puerto Rico playing winter ball and getting a ton of playing time, which should help him prepare and improve going into next season. The IBI's Tony Lastoria recaps his night and the rest of the players in the Indians system in his trip Around the Farm....

Carlos Moncrief continues to rake out in Venezuela and in the process is really solidifying himself as an option later in the season next year for the Indians. The IBI's Arthur Kinney recaps Moncrief's performances as well as a long list of others in a busy night Around the Farm....

It wasn't a great night Around the Farm for many Tribe farmhands on Friday night. Most of the players put up a goose egg at the plate, but there were still some solid to good performances. The IBI's Arthur Kinney chimes in and notes how all of the Indians players participating in fall/winter ball did on the night...

A bunch of Cleveland’s prospects in the Arizona Fall League were in action Wednesday, with three pitchers taking the mound and two hitters in the lineup. A few performances were better than others, but overall, it was a very good night for Cleveland. Join Jim Piascik as he recaps all of the action from across the globe and takes you Around the Farm.

All of the winter leagues were back in action on Tuesday and the Indians once again had several players in action. Players like Jose Ramirez, Jesus Aguilar, and Giovanny Urshela continue to get regular playing time, and the IBI's Arthur Kinney talks about their performances as well as several others in his trip Around the Farm...